Difference Between Both EVGA GTX 970 SC

[JustSandhuIt]

I noticed there are two gtx 970 sc from evga.
One looks like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487076

And the other looks like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487070&cm_re=Gtx_970-_-14-487-070-_-Product


I am getting two 970s in SLI for 5760x1080 gaming. I will get a third one down the road. I like the second gtx 970 based on aesthetics. I know the 970 FTW is better than both but I like the looks of the second gtx 970 sc. What do you think?

Btw, my build:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i
MB: Asus Z97 Deluxe(NFC&WLC)
Storage: 2 x Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD
Storage: WD Black Caviar 3TB
Storage 2: WD Black Caviar 1TB
Case: Corsair 760T White
Monitors: 3 Asus MX239H
Power Supply: SeaSonic X-1050
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro Gold Ram 2400mhz (2x8gb)

 

[Danoded]

Just get the second one since it comes with ACX 2.0

 

[JustSandhuIt]

I thought the first one came with acx 2.0? It didn't say anything about it on the second one. If its between the 1st gtx sc that I linked or the ftw I'd pick the FTW because they both look similar but the FTW is better. The only reason I like the second 970 I put the link for is because it looks nicer, it kind of reminds me of the 980, which I really like the aesthetics of.


**Update** I think they both have ACX 2.0

 

[Danoded]

I thought the first one came with acx 2.0? It didn't say anything about it on the second one. If its between the 1st gtx sc that I linked or the ftw I'd pick the FTW because they both look similar but the FTW is better. The only reason I like the second 970 I put the link for is because it looks nicer, it kind of reminds me of the 980, which I really like the aesthetics of.

Sorry I meant first one

 

[JustSandhuIt]

Actually I was wrong. The nice looking one doesn't have acx 2.0. I guess that leaves me with the first one. I might just get the FTW one because it's even better.

 

[JustSandhuIt]

Also, why does this 970 being sold by Best Buy on eBay look exactly like a 980? http://m.ebay.com/itm/321599322999?_mwBanner=1

 

[Danoded]

Also, why does this 970 being sold by Best Buy on eBay look exactly like a 980? http://m.ebay.com/itm/321599322999?_mwBanner=1

Uuum what? That's the reference card, so I'm pretty sure it will look the same as the GTX 980

 

[JustSandhuIt]

Sorry I'm new with graphics as I just built my first rig. Would a single 980 be good for triple monitor 1080 gaming or two 970s? A single 980 gives me more room for upgrading to dual 980s in the future while triple 970s might be too crowded and cause there to be a lot of heat for the middle card. I want a smooth gaming experience on 5760x1080 on at least high settings. Also, what would it take for me to play 5760x1080 maxed out with atleast 40 fps on new games and for the future as well.

 

[Danoded]

Sorry I'm new with graphics as I just built my first rig. Would a single 980 be good for triple monitor 1080 gaming or two 970s? A single 980 gives me more room for upgrading to dual 980s in the future while triple 970s might be too crowded and cause there to be a lot of heat for the middle card. I want a smooth gaming experience on 5760x1080 on at least high settings. Also, what would it take for me to play 5760x1080 maxed out with atleast 40 fps on new games and for the future as well.

a 980 will be able to handle most games at 5760 x 1080, some games may require you to lower settings a little to medium or high.